Pre Cruise Hotel Long Beach

Cruising the Mexican coast 2017, Flying into LAX cruising out of Long Beach Looking for Pre-Cruise hotels and transportation ideas ?

We like the Hyatt. Either property is nice.

We have used execucar at http://www.execucar.com

They are a subsidiary of super shuttle.

Keith

Hi,

There are lots of possibilities but we have enjoyed several stays at the Maya which is a Doubletree by Hilton right near the cruise port but that is because they offer us a park n cruise rate which you don't need. Not sure if their prices without that would be what you wish to pay.

Here is a whole thread about that hotel and the code to get the cruise rate and the e mail of the person in charge of booking who might give you a better rate since you don't have a car:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2306751

There are also several Hyatts across the causeway in the main part of the city where you could also stay. We had a res there last year but changed it when the Mayas rate + free shuttle to from port got better.

There are no hotels with free shuttle from LAX as it is too far

We're staying at the Queen Mary. It's right next to the Carnival cruise terminal. It's not for everyone (retired ocean liner from the 30s) but we are history buffs, so that's our thing.

I'd suggest the Hotel Maya. It's an awesome property and they usually have a discounted rate for cruisers.

We too are staying at the Maya. They have a discounted park and cruise rate; use the code P41. Even if you aren't using the parking portion, it's still cheaper.

We will be staying at the Hotel Maya for two nights precruise. I was torn between a couple of hotels (Renaissance Long Beach, Crowne) but I think we would like the Hotel Maya best. My only concern is whether the hotel is isolated from restaurants, shops, and bars, etc. Would we have to eat at the hotel or could we walk to other locations? The hotel looks very nice and it seems it gets very good reviews.

I love Santa Monica, but it seems to far to stay for such a short time.

Thanks!

The Maya is on the free Passport bus route. Goes past many restaurants, the Pike and the Aquarium of the Pacific.

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That sounds great! I will check it out!

Thank you

Yes, The passport bus is easy to use but the hotel restaurant is not bad and has some decent Happy Hour food. There is also a restaurant sort of across the street if you are not in the mood for a bus ride .

http://www.reefrestaurant.com/home

The Maya is the best. The passport will take you across the bridge and at the Pike abs Shoreline Village you can find all kinds of resturants.

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Another vote for the Maya. They get great reviews and it's convenient to the port. It is kind of pricey, though. Here are some more options for nearby hotels: http://www.cruzely.com/hotels-near-the-los-angeles-long-beach-cruise-ports/

Are you flying in the day before your cruise? I hope so. Wayyyyy too many things can go wrong if you try to fly and sail on the same day.